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FG05 RDV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RDV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 110,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,450 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyres starting to crack

Fail 31 Mar 2021 107,450 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light starting to mist over

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,658 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 100,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,208 miles

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,593 miles

both fronts and nearside rear tyre worn to the limit

Fail 30 Mar 2017 91,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both fronts and nearside rear tyre worn to the limit

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,368 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dull (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F service brake slightly slow ,showing 20% imbalance

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,938 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn to the limit

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,560 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 67,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,104 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,626 miles

Coolant leak from water pump/pipe

Offside headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from water pump

Offside headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,962 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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FG05 RDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG05 RDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG05 RDV registered?

FG05 RDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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